G7 Beijing–Ürümqi Expressway

The Beijing–Ürümqi Expressway (Chinese: 北京-乌鲁木齐高速公路), designated as G7 and commonly referred to as the Jingxin Expressway (Chinese: 京新高速公路) is an expressway that connects the cities of Beijing, China, and Ürümqi, Xinjiang. It opened in July 2017 measuring 2,540 km (1,580 mi) in length. It is noted for being the world's longest desert highway, passing through several deserts part of the Gobi Desert, such as the Ulan Buh Desert, the Tengger Desert and the Badain Jaran Desert.

Beijing–Ürümqi Expressway
北京-乌鲁木齐高速公路
Jingxin Expressway
Chinese: 京新高速公路
The expressway is highlighted in red and purple.
G7 in Inner Mongolia
Route information
Length2,540 km (1,580 mi)
Completed length.
Major junctions
East end S50 in Haidian, BJ
Major intersections
West endInner Ring Road in Ürümqi, XJ
Location
CountryChina
Highway system
  • Primary
  • Auxiliary
G0616 G0711
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